Dr. Sharmila
Dr. Sharmila is an Indian doctor, television and film actress. She debuted in a late night STAR Vijay show, Puthira Punithama? along with N. Mathrubootham,[1] which made her popular. She went on to act in various television series in both Tamil and Malayalam, and a couple of Tamil films.
Dr. Sharmila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sharmila Kothandaraman 17 August 1978 |
| Occupation | Actress, Anchor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | A. L. Mohan (div.) |
Biography
Sharmila was born to Kothandaraman, who had a pharmaceutical concern.[2] She attended C.S.I school and went on pursue an MBBS degree. She has learned Bharatanatyam for 10 years under guru Nadana Gopalakrishnan.[2]
Sharmila started anchoring quiz shows on Jaya TV (then JJ TV), following which she conducted a talk show Indha Vaaram Ivar, in which she interviewed celebrities.[2] She was subsequently selected by reputed psychiatrist Dr. N. Mathrubootham, who wanted to conduct sex education discussions on television, to read the letters from the public. The show, Puthira Punithama? brought Sharmila, who was dubbed "gutsy" for hosting the show, to popularity.[2] Director K. Balachander took notice of her and offered her roles in his tele-serials such as Jannal and Irandaam Chanaakiyan. Sharmila considers Balachander as her mentor and guru who taught her the nuances of acting.[2]
Personal life
Sharmila married AL Mohan, a TV production executive, but later they filed for and were granted a divorce.[3] Then she married a Srilankan Tamil and had children with him. She later filed for divorce and was it granted. Now recently she has married again for the third time.
Television career
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punnagi | ||||
| Guhan | ||||
| Kurangu Manasu | ||||
| Kelviyin Nayagame | Jeevitha | |||
| 1991 | Oorarinda Rahasiyam | Krishnaveni | DD Podhigai | |
| 1999–2000 | Jannal-Marabu Kavithaigal | Gomathi Sankaralingam | Raj TV | |
| 1999 | Dhik Dhik Dhik | Viji | Sun TV | |
| 2000–2001 | Irandaam Chanakyan | Raj TV | ||
| 2000 | Vishalam | Vishalam | DD Podhigai | |
| 2001–2002 | Nandini Oppol | Nandini Nurse | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2002–2004 | Agni Saatchi | Nila | Star Vijay | |
| 2002–2004 | Indhira | Manogiri | ||
| 2001–2003 | Nambikkai | Nandini | Sun TV | |
| 2003–2007 | Avargal | |||
| 2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Gayathri | [4] | |
| 2006 | Penn | Uma | [5] | |
| 2005–2007 | Malargal | |||
| 2005–2007 | Muhurtham | |||
| 2007 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Shylaja | ||
| 2007–2010 | Athipookal | Dr. Jhansi | ||
| 2007 | Aṟiviyal Aruvi | DD Podhigai | ||
| 2008–2009 | Thenmozhiyal | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Mena | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2011 | Devimahathmyam | Maharani/Janaki | Malayalam serial | |
| 2011 | Adhiparasakthi | VIjay TV | ||
| 2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2012–2014 | Merku Mambalathil Oru Kadhal | Abhi's mother | Zee Tamil | |
| 2012–2013 | Karthigai Pengal | Sun TV | ||
| 2013 | Kitchen Super Star - Doubles | Contestant | Vijay TV | Reality show |
| 2013–2014 | Agni Paravai | Teacher | Puthuyugam TV | |
| 2014–2018 | Karuthamuthu | Jagadamba Nathan | Asianet | Malayalam serial |
| 2015–2019 | Valli | Gayathri Sivashankaran | Sun TV | |
| 2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Maharani | Amrita TV | Malayalam serial |
| Amme Mahamaye | Rugmini Mohini/Neeli/Dr.Karthika | Surya TV | Malayalam serial | |
| 2016–2019 | Pagal Nilavu | Malarvizhi Shakthivel | Vijay TV | |
| 2018–present | Roja | Shenbagam Manickam / Saraswathi | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Kadaikutty Singam | Naachiyaar | Vijay TV | |
| Thazhampoo | Devaki | |||
| 2019-2020 | Tamil Selvi | Dr. Indira | Sun TV | |
| 2020–2021 | Chandralekha | Vasundhara Devi | Replacement of Niharika | |
| 2020 | Magarasi | Vasundhara Devi | Cameo appearance | |
- Shows
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kaadhali | Interviewer | |
| 1998 | Ponmanam | Priya | |
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Herself | |
| 2001 | Citizen | Bhai's wife | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | ||
| 2002 | Onnaman | Ravisankar's sister in law | Malayalam film |
| 2009 | Padikathavan | Kavitha | |
| 2010 | Bale Pandiya | Pandiya's mother | |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan's sister | |
| 2011 | Narthaki | ||
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's aunt | |
| 2014 | Marumunai | ||
| 2016 | Zero | Sharmila | |
| 2017 | Kaadhali | Bandhavi's mother | Telugu film |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | ||
| 2020 | Enda Talayamele Enne Vekkile |
Awards
- Lifetime Achievement award from www.isai24x7.com
- Won, Asianet Television award 2015 for Best Character Actress (special Jury) for Karuthamuthu
- Nomination, Vijay Television Awards for Best Negative role 2017 for Pagal Nilavu
References
- "Mathrubhootham Dead". The Hindu. Chennai. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/24/stories/2002072400180300.htm
- "Dr Sharmila gets a divorce". Music India Online. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 27 March 2007.
- Abinaya creations "Serials". Abinaya Creations. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022402910800.htm
External links
- Dr. Sharmila at IMDb